CosBeauty Magazine #94

Science 101:
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, linked
together by peptide bonds. There are 20 different
naturally-occurring amino acids, which can be linked
together in any order to give millions of different
peptide combinations. Our skin is naturally overflowing
with different kinds of proteins and peptides, including
some of the most important, collagen and elastin,
which are both responsible for retaining the skin’s
natural strength, resilience and suppleness.
When applied to the skin, peptides can act as
chemical messengers, communicating with cells to
perform a specific function and triggering a response in
the skin. They give your skin a specific instruction to do
‘something’, and that ‘something’ entirely depends on
what order your amino acids are in. Every peptide has
a unique superpower to target different skin concerns,
including fine lines and wrinkles, lost volume, dull and
uneven skin tone, pigmentation, and to help combat
Advanced Glycation End (AGE) product formation, a
metabolic process that damages collagen in the body.
TARGETS PIGMENTATION
IN 3 WAYS
Alongside oxyresveratrol, Oxy-R Peptides
contains two additional powerful
brightening peptides. Tetrapeptide-30
is a peptide that helps to interrupt the
pathways that lead to discolourations and
uneven skin tone, while Acetyl Glycyl
Beta-Alanine helps to inhibit the transport
of melanin to the skin, where the
overproduction of pigment become visible
on the complexion.
Combined with oxyresveratrol, this
powerhouse trio offers new hope to
pigmentation sufferers.
The 1% oxyresveratrol solution is stored
in a patented preservation system in the
lid of the bottle until it is plunged into the
rest of the formula using ‘click to activate’
packaging. To further ensure maximum
freshness, Medki8 have also split the
formula into two 10ml bottles.
Lightweight and silky in texture with an
innovative formula and delivery system,
Oxy-R Peptides will help visibly brighten,
improve clarity and work to combat all
types of hyperpigmentation concerns on
all skin tones.
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